Most all of us know one or more people with dyslexia to one degree or another. It is estimated that 1 in every 15 adults has dyslexia. Many people have developed strategies to minimize the impact on their lives while others are stuck wondering why this is so hard for me while others do not have any problems. Dyslexia has a genetic component, and I find that some of my clients come to understand their learning difference when their children are struggling in school just as they did. At times people find a huge relief from understand there is a reasons why it is hard for them compared to their colleagues or friends.
Signs of Dyslexia in Adults
○ Inconsistent and troublesome spelling | ○ Illegible or hard to read handwriting |
○ Intelligence | ○ Visual, experiential learner |
○ Direction confusion | ○ Out of the box thinking |
○ Following direction concerns | ○ Reading speeds seems slower |
○ Non-linear thinking | ○ A mismatch between ability and confidence |
○ Reading aloud concerns and anxiety | ○ Low self-esteem |